Advice on clothing packing list in October (Camino Frances)

[justynak]

Hello, I'll be walking Frances in October starting from SJPdP. It's my first time walking. My backpack is now 7.5kg all included but I'm looking to reduce weight. I'm looking for advice re: clothing. Based on my research, I should expect all types of weather, starting with higher temperatures and then colder and more rain. Do you think I can reduce anything from the below? Many thanks in advance!

1x Rain poncho
1x 3-in-1 Jacket (rainproof outer jacket with an insulated puffer jacket) -> Can I drop one of these e.g. just keep the puffer?
1x Fleece jacket (mid warm)
1x Merino long sleeve 260 -> Should I drop this one as it's a very warm layer, and replace with another long sleeve (I don't have more merino but have a functional / sports long sleeve similar to merino 150/200)
1x Merino long sleeve 150
2x T-shirt (not merino but quick dry; also for sleeping)
1x Zipper hiking pants -> Do I need rain pants in addition? (I didn't plan, but these are fairly light pants)
1x Thermal leggings
1x Merino-blend capri pants (for after hike and for sleeping)
3x Merino socks
3x Underwear
1x Brimmed hat for rain and sun protection
1x Merino buff
1x Wool head band -> Should I pack a beanie instead?
1x Gloves

1x Hiking shoes
1x Hiking sandals
1x Flip flops

 

[J Willhaus]

I think you should just take the puffy. I would drop one of the long sleeved shirts, but that is me.

 

[JDKOcean]

Winter hat for mornings

 

[lt56ny]

Hello, I'll be walking Frances in October starting from SJPdP. It's my first time walking. My backpack is now 7.5kg all included but I'm looking to reduce weight. I'm looking for advice re: clothing. Based on my research, I should expect all types of weather, starting with higher temperatures and then colder and more rain. Do you think I can reduce anything from the below? Many thanks in advance!

1x Rain poncho
1x 3-in-1 Jacket (rainproof outer jacket with an insulated puffer jacket) -> Can I drop one of these e.g. just keep the puffer?
1x Fleece jacket (mid warm)
1x Merino long sleeve 260 -> Should I drop this one as it's a very warm layer, and replace with another long sleeve (I don't have more merino but have a functional / sports long sleeve similar to merino 150/200)
1x Merino long sleeve 150
2x T-shirt (not merino but quick dry; also for sleeping)
1x Zipper hiking pants -> Do I need rain pants in addition? (I didn't plan, but these are fairly light pants)
1x Thermal leggings
1x Merino-blend capri pants (for after hike and for sleeping)
3x Merino socks
3x Underwear
1x Brimmed hat for rain and sun protection
1x Merino buff
1x Wool head band -> Should I pack a beanie instead?
1x Gloves

1x Hiking shoes
1x Hiking sandals
1x Flip flops

dumo the wool head band. You can use your buff with that. Get a beanie. It seems like you have alot of warm clothing. In October it can still be quite warm, but you did not say when you are going to start. If you have a rain poncho why bring a rainproof jacket? I would also drop the heavy Merino long sleeve. Don't know what the 260 means. You may be surprosed that you will be wearing those 2 t-shirts when you walk. It is amazing how quickly you warm up even when the temperatures are close to or below freezing. You could have a light or medium weight merino undergarment to use for both walking and for sleeping. Merino wool absorbs smells and sweat amazingly well. You might want to think of a light pair of gloves. If it is really cold I have used my poncho as an extra layer of warmth. I have a light long sleeve fleece that I wore on some mornings when it was really cold and ended up taking it off most days and that was in early December. I personally wear trail runners as they are so much lighter but that is your choice. Oh yea I would buy a cheap pair of rain pants. I have also worn them on super cold days for (below freezing) and was fine.